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Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites
In November
2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation presented this
prestigious award to
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America "for acquiring,
restoring, and interpreting a collection of historic properties that offer
invaluable opportunities to experience the rich variety of America's
heritage."
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NSCDA in Hawaii Museum Property |
IOLANI PALACE
(1882)
Address:
King and Richard Streets, Honolulu, HI 96813
PO Box 2259, Honolulu, HI 96804
Telephone:
(808) 522-0822 Fax: (808)532-1051
Open:
Tuesday through Saturday:
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wheelchair accessible.
Tours: Guided, Audio and Gallery.
Closed:
July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas,
New Year's Day.
Directions:
Located in Honolulu's Historic
District. From Waikiki, take bus #2 or #13, "School & Middle"
or "Liliha." Get off at Alakea and Hotel Streets. Taxis are
available from Waikiki.
Website: http://www.iolanipalace.org
e:info@iolanipalace.org
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Photograph by Erik Kvalsvik
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'Iolani Palace, located in the heart
of Honolulu's downtown district, was the home of Hawaii's last
reigning monarchs. Built by King Kalakaua in 1882, the Palace served
as the official residence and the center of the Kingdom's political
and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893.
The Palace is a registered National Historic site owned by the State
of Hawaii and administered by The Friends of 'Iolani Palace. The
Palace complex is comprised of four historic buildings: the Palace,
the Barracks, the Coronation Pavilion and the Kana'ina Building. The Palace is an impressive late
Victorian-style structure.
This is the only state residence
of royalty in the United States. Following the overthrow of the monarchy, much
of the contents of the Palace was sold at a series of public auctions that
spanned a decade. A worldwide search has recovered approximately 4,000 of the
estimated 10,000 missing artifacts. Placement of recovered objects in their
original positions helps restore Palace rooms to their monarchy era appearance. Architectural restoration was completed
in 1978.
The National Society of The Colonial
Dames of America in the State of Hawaii has contributed and continues to
contribute, substantial funds toward the restoration of artifacts.
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES |
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